I am so blessed and honored to have attended the Blogher Health 20! The amazing conversations and knowledge alone. The Blogher Health is a one day event for women inspiring women in the form of engaging in health related real and raw conversations and advice. Held in Los Angeles women from all over traveled near and far to be apart of this event!
In addition to the one day event there is also some invite only events and I was happy to be apart. Before I get into it let’s talk about the reason for Blogher Health. Blogher Health is to bring women together who want to make the appropriate changes in their health and how they move within themselves to outreach to others. So a lot of lifestyle, wellness, food, etc. bloggers and influencers are attracted to this event. Blogher brings in the best from doctors, health advocates for both mind and body, nutritionists and workout enthusiasts to help motivate women to tap into themselves. They teach us to bring out the best of ourselves as we influence others to do the same. So how exactly can you motivate the motivator?
Heart Health
One of the leading causes of death especially among women is heart disease. Invitae specializes in medical grade genetic testing to assist in diagnosing how genetics play a large part in how we live. Even though physical activity helps to decrease our chances in having heart related problems, genetics is the key player we don’t talk about. Invitae and Blogher invited a few of us to take part in a Soul Cycle class at Soul Cycle in Santa Monica.
Full disclosure I haven’t done Soul Cycle since last year. When I first started a few years ago I got hooked quick and found myself taking quite a full schedule of classes. Just like we learned at Blogher Health, balance is key. I was excited to take this class after a break but I was super nervous. Rebecca our amazing teacher walked in the door with amazing energy. She introduced herself to me and Lindsay and I knew we were in great hands! By the way follow both women they are super dope! As always I made a whole Blogher Health 20 highlight on my Instagram for you to check out! I will be also breaking down each event and a recap video!!! This was too good not to share!
As with many Soul Cycle Classes, often times the class isn’t just about a workout out but it’s a journey of self expression and motivation. Rebecca was right there to remind us how bad ass we really are. From the music, meditation, and the push she helped us unlock the power within us to push through and make the class well worth it. It gave me the courage to not only take this picture but post it!
Never have I ever posted myself in a sports bra! Yup not at a size 8/10 or a 2! Confidence isn’t about size it’s about tapping into your inner bad ass and owning it! Also if you’re following me you know that Invitae will donate $10 for every post that tags them and includes #whoholdsyourheart to a heart organization! I’m encouraging women to post and post and post! They are donating up to $10,000 and that’s something I can get behind!
The staff of Invitae was present as well and it was good to talk to them intimately about their mission. They sponsored the event as well as made sure they took care of all that we needed including lunch and refreshments. Who doesn’t love avocado toast?! I know I do! Shout out to AvocaToast By Lizzy for some of the best avocado toast I’ve ever had! Oh and for the best green juices we have to give that title to Main Squeeze Juice Co! My favorite definitely was the ginger, lemon, apple and cayenne pepper. Fresh and smooth definitely has me hooked. The only down side is they are locked in LA and Texas!
You know I love a great grab bag especially one with an amazing cause…
Simple reminders of heart health is what we need. We are our biggest assets and whether or not I can’t feel my legs is neither here nor there. What does matter is that small steps to increase movement is what we need to add into our lives. Checking into our genetics to answer those hard questions of why after working out and eating right isn’t helping-genetics could be the key player into our heart health! I encourage all of you to get a check up. Ask questions and be proactive in what you do with the information you find. I know it seems scary to ask but what’s more scary is not asking and having time not be on your side!
Also can we also take the time to shout out One Hope wine. I love wine! If you have been following me you know this already. One Hope Wine is the company that not only produces great tasting wine but they donate towards The Hearts Foundation that supports early detection, and heart research! So each bottle is giving others the opportunity to be heart healthy. I can definitely drink to that! Oh and red wine has been linked to producing antioxidants that lead to heart health and decrease inflammation.
Thank you to BlogHer, Invitae, AvocaToast by Lizzy, Main Squeeze, One Hope, Rebecca and the staff of Soul Cycle for an amazing morning and reminder of taking our hearts health a little more seriously…who holds your heart? Let Invitae know by tagging them and use the hashtag #whoholdsyourheart
For me it’s my kids and husband…..
BlogHer had a little more for us….
